Idea launches 'talktime loan offer' for prepaid subscribers in Tamil Nadu

Company Brief

Chennai, February 29, 2012

Every prepaid subscriber would have faced a situation when amidst a critical call the phone gets disconnected, because they run out of balance! Well no more, Idea prepaid subscribers in Tamil Nadu can now get emergency talktime anytime, anywhere.

This offer is available for Idea prepaid subscribers who have a balance less than Re 1 only and who have been in Idea network for more than 90 days. Idea subscriber can get talktime by dialing IVRS 53535 (Toll Free) from the phone, and Rs 3 will be instantly credited to the subscriber’s account. There is no validity to the talk time and the same can be used for any call or service.

The credited amount along with processing fee of Re 1 will be adjusted with the next recharge of any of Idea’s top up or full talk time vouchers.

Announcing the new offer, M. Srinivas, circle head - Tamil Nadu and Chennai at Idea Cellular said, "Idea has introduced this special offer for its prepaid subscribers in Tamil Nadu, to help them stay connected even if they don’t have talktime balance, or other modes of recharge such as retailer, web, ATM within their reach, or on occasions such as holidays or at odd hours. I am confident that our emergency credit facility offer great benefits and convenience to our subscribers."

For further information, please contact:

Idea Cellular

Mahesh Kumar

Mobile: +919884545000

E-mail: mkumar@imprimispr.com